May 17 test date= bad idea?

[ej37]

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Hey all, I just was logging on to the USMLE website and noticed that it seems like they will make some major changes on that date?

http://www.usmle.org/general_information/announcements.aspx

Can this possibly benefit me at all? I REALLY don't want to wait 2 months for my score like they say, not to mention I can only assume that the first people to take the "new" test will probably score lower... what do you guys think? Should I try to move it up a day or two? Are these changes real? I am an International student if that matters...

 

[Encephalectomy]

No real advice, but definitely considering moving my test date to the 16th

 

[kstreet]

Really not a big deal at all, but feel free to move up your day if it makes you feel better.

 

[ej37]

I mean, waiting 2 months for a score would be a big deal... although i just checked and now I would have to move all the way up to the 11th. hmmm... not sure if thats worth it...

 

[kstreet]

I mean, waiting 2 months for a score would be a big deal... although i just checked and now I would have to move all the way up to the 11th. hmmm... not sure if thats worth it...

A big deal is if you lose your arm tomorrow or your dog dies. Waiting 2 months, little deal.

 

[hyrule]

6 extra days = 8x6 = 48 extra hours of studying

assuming you study 8 hours a day

 

[ar2388]

wait.. so people who take it after may 17 will have to wait 2 months??
.. im taking it may 19

 

[Encephalectomy]

Yup, you'll get your score July 13th or something like that 🙁

 

[ar2388]

sigh.. that sucks.. really really sucks.. i was really hoping to know my score before starting rotations july 4.